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BC857CW AI Analysis:
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BC857CW product

BC857CW

Transistors - Bipolar (BJT) - Single

PNPBJTSOT-323Switching

The BC857CW is a general-purpose PNP BJT in an SOT-323 package, suitable for low-power switching and audio amplification.

Best for

  • Low-power switching
  • Audio frequency amplification

Avoid if

  • High-power or high-current applications exceeding 100mA

Check before use

  • Thermal management in SOT-323 package
  • Polarity requirements

Key specifications

Polarity
PNP
VCEO
-45 V
IC
-0.1 A
hFE
420 - 800

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

General PurposeAudio

Datasheet

9335bfb937f65597ce154079a8efad59_bc856w.pdf

800 KB

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CAD Models

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Questions & answers

The BC857CW is a PNP bipolar junction transistor (BJT) housed in a surface-mount SOT-323 package, designed for general-purpose switching and audio frequency amplifier applications.